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Jacob Wittman
Experience
Private R and Statistics Tutor
Online
Wyzant Tutoring
Current - 2018
- Provide individualized R and/or statistics tutoring sessions to students ranging from high school to graduate school.
PhD Candidate
University of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN
Current - 2018
- Designed novel trapping experiment analyzed with non-linear Bayesian regression to determine the attractive range of a sex pheromone, which is used internationally by pest managers for efficient trap placement.
- Forecast overwintering mortality of a parasitic wasp in North America using generalized estimating equation to target optimal release locations and improve establishment of this biological control agent.
- Modeled the spread of emerald ash borer across North America using generalized additive models and simultaneous autoregressive models to allow communities to plan management tactics accordingly.
Graduate Resarch Assistant
University of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN
2018 - 2016
- Evaluated the efficacy of regulatory requirements designed to reduce the spread of the invasive moth Lymantria dispar and recommended to state and federal employees that regulatory requirements be maintained.
Science Teacher (7 - 12 grade)
DREAM Technical Academy
Willmar, MN
2016 - 2014
- Developed project-based learning curriculum which aligned student projects and interests with state learning targets and outcomes.
- Participated in faculty-led administrative structure. Served as chair of Technology Committee (2014 - 2016). Served on Personnel Committee (2014) and Facilities Committee (2015).
- Held position as ‘Convener Teacher’ in 2015 - 2016 school year where I led all-staff meetings, attended district and state level meetings, and monitored and reported on school progress toward state goals.
Education
For a complete list of experience, publications, presentations, and posters please visit my full CV at my website.
PhD, Entomology (graduate minor Biostatistics)
University of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN
Current - 2018
- Dissertation: Addressing outstanding questions related to the management of emerald ash borer Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae)
- Relevant coursework: Biostatistical Inference, Statistical Methods for Correlated Data, Biostatistical Modeling and Methods, Statistical Learning and Data Mining, Data Management for Biologists, Introduction to Bayesian Analysis, Spatial Biostatistics
MS, Entomology
University of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN
2018 - 2016
- Thesis: Effects of host type and food deprivation on the movement behavior of late-instar larvae of gypsy moth Lymantria dispar (Lepidoptera: Erebidae)
- Relevant coursework: R for Natural Resource Sciences, Advanced R Programming, Statistics for Ecologists, Spatial and Temporal Analyses
BS, Biology, Environmental Studies (minor Secondary Education)
Luther College
Decorah, IA
2012 - 2008